How does the program work? Program participants weigh-in weekly, beginning the week of Thanksgiving through New Year’s to monitor their weight. Each week, participants will weigh in on their own and track and report their results. Location: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service- Ward County 3600 S Stockton Ave Ste J Monahans, Texas 79756 For more information contact Haley LaCaze, CEA-Family & Community Health at 432.943.2682/4112 or haley.lacaze@ag.tamu.edu
Livestock Judging is a great way to learn decision making and public speaking and is at most major stock shows. Youth will learn how to evaluate an animal's characteristics and make a comparison to other animals based on the ideal standards of that species.
Do you like to be creative in what you wear and the space around you? The 4-H Fashion and Interior Design program is perfect for you. In this project you can learn to design, construct and be a smart consumer when purchasing clothing and household items. Have fun creating environmentally friendly projects while exploring careers in the fashion and interior design industries. You can work on your own or with a group.
If you want to be a star in the kitchen, try the food & nutrition project! You’ll learn kitchen and cooking safety, how to prepare nutritious meals and snacks, and meal ideas to reduce your risk of disease. Learning experiences focus on nutrition, food purchasing, food preparation, food safety, and related careers. Wednesday, March 31, youth who competed last fall at the county food show will have the opportunity to compete at the district 6 food show held here in Monahans.
Do you like to shop? Learn how to save money while shopping in the consumer decision making project. You’ll learn how to compare prices, test for quality and make purchases based on facts and research. In this project you will learn how to compare prices, test for quality and make purchases based on facts and research. You will also improve your: Money management skills, Smart purchasing skills and Decision-making skills.